The majority of UK construction sectors are experiencing a slowdown in growth, as Brexit uncertainty continues to cause concern, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Construction Market Survey.
While 26% more chartered surveyors reported that construction workloads in the UK had risen, rather than fallen this quarter, this is a significant slowdown on the trend growth over the previous three years.
The Midlands remains the engine of growth in UK construction, with 30% more respondents reporting a rise in activity rather than a fall while...
Staff working for The Midas Group, one of the largest independent construction companies in the South West, have donated 833 volunteer hours to help support good causes across the South of England and Wales.
The company’s annual Community Engagement Week initiative, saw hundreds of staff volunteer to work on projects in the South West, South East and Wales, carrying out a variety of work from undertaking building makeovers to harvesting apples.
Staff accumulated 833 hours of work in total. In addition to the hours spent directly working on the community projects, Midas were...
Dartmoor’s stunning landscape, ever changing weather and fascinating folklore is an inspiration for many film makers and this year it has again worked its magic on 13 young people aged between 8 and 16 from the Buckfastleigh area.
Working with Jellyfish Productions, as part of Dartmoor National Park’s Naturally Healthy Project, the young film makers have created two incredible, atmospheric and spirited short films My Dear Mother & The Old Church Mystery.
The Old Church Mystery made by 5 young people aged 8 – 12 was inspired by the location of the Holy Trinity Church...
Exeter’s Queen St. Dining will introduce a taste of Scandinavia to the region when KuPP opens its doors on 29th October.
Inspired by cuisine from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, KuPP is the seventh restaurant to launch in the city’s new £12m dining destination. It will join Turtle Bay, Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK), The Stable, Absurd Bird, The Terrace and Comptoir Libanais.
Exeter is Kupp’s first branch outside of London and will open opposite Absurd Bird at Queen St. Dining.
The idea for KuPP began after its founder, Steve Cox, first visited Stockholm 10 years...
Leading Devon law firm Stephens Scown LLP has been flying the flag for the region at a national awards ceremony, where it has scooped two awards. Stephens Scown, which is based in Exeter, won Law Firm of the Year and Most Innovative Marketing Campaign at the Symphony Legal Awards 2016. The awards were announced in Stratford-Upon-Avon on 6 October and saw law firms from across the country competing for the awards. The judges highlighted Stephens Scown’s ethos and culture as a key reason for its selection as Law Firm of the Year. They singled out Stephens Scown’s success in the Sunday Times...
A special gathering of former Exeter City players will take place at the home match with Cambridge United this Saturday (22 October).
The event is being held thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund backed project on the history of St James Park. The project is being led by the University of Exeter in partnership with the Exeter City History Group set up by the Supporters Trust.
Around 50 former players are expected to attend and will be sharing their memories with the project team as well as being presented to the crowd at half-time.
Devon-based commercial printer, Ashley House Printing Company, is celebrating its 30th birthday this year.
Established in Exeter, Devon, in 1986, the firm continues to be a success story led by managing director Rob Otton. With a team of 22 staff, Ashley House serves customers in a range of sectors, including design and advertising agencies, manufacturers, schools, hotels, and visitor attractions. The firm's consistent attention to detail has ensured continued print production excellence for many award-winning clients.
During the last 30 years, the technology in the design...
Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez and Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer, the National Police Chiefs' Council Lead on Modern Slavery, have welcomed today’s news that the Home Secretary is backing their bid for extra resources to tackle modern slavery. Amber Rudd has announced that the Government is giving an extra £8.5 million nationally to help police fight this crime. This new response, led by Devon and Cornwall, will provide over 50 dedicated analysts, specialists and investigators. These additional capabilities will help police in England and Wales transform their current work....
The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust has become the new provider at Honiton Minor Injuries Unit (MIU).
The Trust is running the service, based at Honiton Community Hospital, for a 12-month period. The MIU was previously run by Northern Devon Healthcare Trust. Highly qualified nurse practitioners with expertise in treating a whole range of minor injuries will staff the unit.
Adel Jones, Divisional Director for Medicine at the RD&E, said: “We would encourage the population in and around Honiton to use the Minor Injuries Unit as much as possible whenever it is...
